SANTA MONICA, CA (June 2, 2026) See how Michael Jackson’s story begins when MICHAEL arrives on Premium Digital and Premium Video on Demand beginning June 9 and on DVD, Blu-ray™ (+ Digital), 4K UHD (+ Blu-ray + Digital), 4K UHD (+ Blu-ray + Digital) Collectible Edition with Photo Book from Lionsgate^® and 4K UHD (+ Blu-ray + Digital) Walmart and Amazon Exclusive SteelBooks July 14. With a Popcornmeter score of 97%*, the film stars Jaafar Jackson in the titular role, along with Nia Long (Friday, Boyz n the Hood), Juliano Valdi (TV’s “The Loud House”), KeiLyn Durrel Jones (TV’s “How to Die Alone”), Laura Harrier (White Men Can’t Jump, BlacKkKlansman), with Miles Teller (Top Gun: Maverick, Whiplash), and Colman Domingo (Sing Sing, Selma). Directed by Antoine Fuqua (The Equalizer franchise, The Magnificent Seven), written by John Logan (Hugo, Skyfall), and produced by Graham King, p.g.a. (Bohemian Rhapsody), John Branca, and John McClain, the film has become a worldwide box office blockbuster by grossing $852.4 million to date*.
 
MICHAEL is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of The Jackson 5, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.
 
On June 9, MICHAEL will be available to rent via Premium Video on Demand (for a 48-hour period) and to buy via Premium Electronic Sell-Thru on participating digital platforms where movies are purchased, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Google TV, YouTube, and more.
 
Lionsgate recently announced that it has joined Movies Anywhere™ to make its iconic film library more accessible than ever before for digital movie fans and collectors. Lionsgate is proud to make MICHAEL available as part of the studio’s initial Movies Anywhere offering in June. For more information, please visit MoviesAnywhere.
 
On July 14, MICHAEL will be available for $39.99 on Blu-ray™ (+ Digital); $29.96 on DVD; $42.99 as a 4K UHD (+ Blu-ray + Digital).
 
Also on July 14, MICHAEL will be available for $34.99 as a 4K UHD (+ Blu-ray + Digital) Combo SteelBook®, exclusively available at Amazon, a $42.99 4K UHD (+ Blu-ray + Digital) Combo SteelBook®, exclusively available at Walmart, and $49.99 for 4K UHD (+ Blu-ray + Digital) Collector’s Edition with a 50-page photo booklet from Lionsgate Limited.
 
*As of 06/01/26
 
SPECIAL FEATURES

• Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough: The Making of Michael
• Home Is Where His Heart Is: Behind the Gates of Hayvenhurst
• In the Mirror: Becoming Michael & Joe Time-lapses*
  • In the Mirror: “Billie Jean” Time-lapse
  • In the Mirror: “Thriller” Zombie Time-lapse
  • In the Mirror: “Off the Wall” Time-lapse
  • In the Mirror: Joe Jackson Time-lapse
• First Look*
• Becoming Michael*
• Before the Big Screen*
• On the Set of Michael*
• Trailers*

*On 4K UHD and Blu-ray only, not on DVD
 
CAST:
Jaafar Jackson                                     Film Debut
Nia Long                                             Friday, Are We There Yet?, Boyz n the Hood
Juliano Valdi                                          TV’s “The Loud House”
KeiLyn Durrel Jones                               TV’s “How to Die Alone”
Laura Harrier                                         White Men Can’t Jump, BlacKkKlansman
with Miles Teller                                  Whiplash, Top Gun: Maverick
and Colman Domingo Sing Sing, Selma, If Beale Street Could Talk
 
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2026
Title Copyright: Michael © 2026, Artwork & Supplementary Materials ^®, ^TM & © 2026 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Type: New Release
Rating: PG-13 for some thematic material, language, and smoking
Genre: Drama, Musical
Feature Run Time: 127 Minutes
Subtitles: Spanish, French, English SDH
4K Format: 2160p Ultra High Definition 16×9 (1.85:1) Presentation
4K Audio: English Dolby Atmos, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Audio, English Descriptive Audio
BD Format: 1080p High Definition 16×9 (1.85:1) Presentation
BD Audio: English Dolby Atmos, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Audio, English Descriptive Audio
DVD Format: 16×9 (1.85:1) Presentation
DVD Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Audio, English Descriptive Audio